# Rooted and Ready

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
- Where: Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos, CA 95032
- Ages: Middle and high school
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Jewish Silicon Valley
- Official page: https://www.jvalley.org/event/rooted-and-ready/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Rooted and Ready is an interactive program at the Addison-Penzak JCC for middle and high school students together with their parents. Families receive practical tools, current information and community support to help them begin the year informed, confident and connected. It suits parents and teens who want to approach the school year as a team and meet other families facing the same questions.

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